OutReserve

Grindstone

Warning

General

Grindstone Campground and its parking area will be closed for the 2026 Season.  This closure is due to the replacement of aging infrastructure at Grindstone.Alternative parking Across from Fox Creek Horse Campground 36.696628, -81.5326411At the Mount Rogers Trailhead 36.689230, -81.532605Please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gwj/recreation/camping-cabins/ for information and updates on camping in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. 

Grindstone Campsite
GRINDSTONE
GRINDSTONE
GRINDSTONE
GRINDSTONE

About Grindstone

Grindstone Campground is tucked in the Fairwood Valley among pastures and wooded hillsides. The surrounding Mount Rogers National Recreation Area provides endless opportunities for fun and relaxation in the nature setting. The Campground will be closed until further notice due to facility repair needs. Opossum Loop will be open for tent campers. There will be no available water. No Dump Station available. 

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

This property is currently closed for the season.

reopens on April 2, 2027

Reviews (53)

Review Summary

4.6
53 reviews
5
73.6%
39
4
18.9%
10
3
1.9%
1
2
1.9%
1
1
3.8%
2

Nathanael A

July 12, 2020

5

Campsite was quiet, bathrooms are clean and no cell service for miles. It was great.

Ruth A

June 26, 2020

1

I had grandchildren ranging from ages 2-10. They loved riding their bikes, coloring with chalk on the road, wading on first step in the pond and going to the playground. We always have a great time, Except for one time we had a host that was not very nice. We camp there often. Just wish they had sewer hook up. We saw a baby deer twice this time up close.

Jill A

January 24, 2020

5

We love the large wooded camper sites. The area is beautiful.

Stephanie B

January 24, 2020

4

Very nice and well-kept campground. Our site was a good size and not right on top of nearby sites. A few items worth mentioning:

1. The gate is locked at 10pm... however, the staff leaves earlier if almost everyone has checked in. With that being said, make sure you get your firewood early enough.
2. Firewood is about $10 per bundle.
3. Restrooms are heated (very nice when it's freezing outside).
4. Konnarock Store is the nearest gas station/store (just a few miles away). Locally owned and their breakfast was great (they actually cook there).

tommy e

January 24, 2020

5

Very nice place to camp nice restrooms awesome hosts willing to help.

Mark K

January 22, 2020

5

Nice campground. Limited cell service. We had a five-person tent and it was the smallest there.

Carl P

January 20, 2020

5

Love this cg. Most sites are shaded. Large sites. Good place to go for recreation on Virginia Creeper Trail, Mount Rogers, or AT. Nice folks that run in. Sites maintained. Not all sites are level front to back so be aware if you are in a long RV, especially in the Cotton Patch loop. Groundhog are mostly level and spacious if you can find one with hookups. This CG does not have sewer hookups but there is a dump station. All restrooms have hot showers. Good hiking. No cell coverage within 5 miles if Verizon. Also difficult to get a satellite signal with Dish since there are only a few places to situate away from trees AND aim precisely. There are mountains against the cg which make getting cell and satellite difficult, if that is important to you. Personally I love this CG and how remote its location is.

Gwenne C

January 19, 2020

4

We were here in mid-October, during the week. Needless to say, very few people. Lovely campground. Spaces are far apart. Ours had to be the only one that went a bit of a hill to the flat area. Husband did think that he was going to snag the rear bumper of travel trailer. :) We could easily walk to the trails we were interested in. The bath house was satisfactory, I am writing this several months later & cannot remember the shower. I do not think it was spectacular; most likely satisfactory. Rest room area also satisfactory. Zero cell service. I did walk down to the check-in hut & use their wifi. Beautiful area! Will go again

Jennifer R

January 18, 2020

2

We love the Washington and Jefferson National Park area. Grindstone is a beautiful campground, very wooded. We’ve stayed there many times. The staff are always very friendly. The campground roads are very narrow though. If you have a long camper or Rv, you have to drive off the road to make the curves and to back into your site. The shower houses are very small and outdated. During our last 9 day stay, the showers were never cleaned and the water wasn’t warm enough.

Robert R

January 18, 2020

5

Easy access to Mt. Rogers, nice quiet campgroud.

Location Grindstone

Address:
1946 Laurel Valley Road
Troutdale, VA, 24378
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 36.6869 / -81.5411

Elevation: 1159 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Due to maintenance at Grindstone campground, the facility will be closed for the 2026 season. We apologize for any inconvenience.  All Camping Loops are closed for the season. The overnight parking and day-use visitors area are closed.All bathhouses and the trailer waste disposal station are closed. There are no water, sewer, or electric sites available.

General

Click here for more information on George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

General

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Grindstone Campground and its parking area will be closed for the 2026 Season.  This closure is due to the replacement of aging infrastructure at Grindstone.Alternative parking Across from Fox Creek Horse Campground 36.696628, -81.5326411At the Mount Rogers Trailhead 36.689230, -81.532605Please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/gwj/recreation/camping-cabins/ for information and updates on camping in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest. 

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